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- 01 Mar 2019
- News
The Blue-Green Revolution
shipping. In addition, algae can grow in salty or brackish water under extremely harsh conditions; so unlike other biofuel feedstocks such as corn and soy, algae don’t need to compete with agricultural crops for fresh View Details
- 01 Jun 2022
- Blog Post
Climate Stories Episode #6: Climate Change, Peacebuilding, and Business: Lise Grande and Dr. Teagan Blaine, USIP.
straightforward equation: climate instability exacerbates the risk of armed conflict around the world. Examples are happening around the world every day. They include mass migration as food and water resources literally dry up; mass death... View Details
- 11 May 2017
- News
Going with the Flow
about because, as had been the case with stem cells, Fisher began observing a critical—and growing—gap between supply and demand. “Blood and water are both life transport systems—our rivers and oceans are... View Details
Keywords: Robert S. Benchley
- 01 Sep 2011
- News
‘Green’ Trailblazers
York; and Washington, D.C. Cleantech venture capital Fabienne Herlaut (MBA 1984) Eco Mobilite Partners, SNCF Paris Transportation Craig Huff (MBA 1993) Reservoir Capital Group LLC New York Private equity Jeffrey Immelt (MBA 1982) General... View Details
- 15 Feb 2017
- Op-Ed
What Africa Can Teach the United States About Funding Infrastructure Projects
could teach the richest nation on earth about how to finance infrastructure. But, there are important lessons in multiple examples of roads, power, ports, and water projects that actually get built, thanks to successful funding models.... View Details
- 20 Feb 2014
- News
Managing the World’s Trouble Spots
global emergencies. His work included the planning and delivery of humanitarian aid during the war in Afghanistan—an experience he found both powerful and frustrating. When a US town raised money to donate an ambulance to the Afghan people, for example, his agency... View Details
Keywords: Jill Radsken
- Profile
Andrew Baxter
Scotland, did indeed complete his master's in chemical engineering. "My wish came true," he says. "I went to weird and wonderful places, like a deep water drilling rig off the coast of Greenland." Going to different... View Details
- 06 Jun 2023
- Blog Post
Van den Ende Rozen: Greenhouse Rose Production
Van den Ende Rozen currently cultivates only one kind of rose: the Red Naomi. With 60 petals per bloom, it is the top-selling rose in Europe, famous for its intense color, large flower head, subtle fragrance, elegant long stem, outstanding View Details
- 03 Apr 2006
- What Do You Think?
Has Globalization Reached Its Peak?
Cherian weighs in with this comment: ". . . there could be a rise and fall in global corporations—a rise of corporations from new economy nations and a fall in corporations in old economy nations." As M. P. Jayaprakash puts it, "Like View Details
Keywords: by James Heskett
- 15 Aug 2024
- Blog Post
Navigating the Future of Renewable Energy at Port Esbjerg
operations, Port Esbjerg has undergone significant change over time. The port's infrastructure, including roads redesigned for transporting colossal wind turbine blades, highlights the commitment to renewable energy. Every roundabout at... View Details
- 01 Oct 2021
- Blog Post
Alumni Spotlight: Career Advice from Alums Working in Climate
around the world adapt and lead. Climate jobs have never more robust or exciting. From transportation to tech to agriculture, regardless of your experience, I’d encourage all MBAs to make climate a part of your next role." Nathan Nemon... View Details
Keywords: Energy / Cleantech
- 07 Oct 2013
- Research & Ideas
The Case for Combating Climate Change with Nuclear Power and Fracking
just said will actually happen is vanishingly small. But I'm an old man, so I should keep on emphasizing completely obvious solutions." Like many people, Lassiter is concerned that the massive carbon emissions from today's coal plants and View Details
- 19 Nov 2021
- Blog Post
Alumni Spotlight: Career Advice from Alums Working in Climate
around the world adapt and lead. Climate jobs have never more robust or exciting. From transportation to tech to agriculture, regardless of your experience, I’d encourage all MBAs to make climate a part of your next role." Nathan Nemon... View Details
- 01 Oct 2021
- Blog Post
Alumni Spotlight: Career Advice from Alums Working in Climate
around the world adapt and lead. Climate jobs have never more robust or exciting. From transportation to tech to agriculture, regardless of your experience, I’d encourage all MBAs to make climate a part of your next role." Nathan Nemon... View Details
- 19 Sep 2024
- Blog Post
A Day at Royal FloraHolland: The Epicenter of the Global Flower Market
demonstrated its logistical prowess with a 15 km-long overhead runway system, an innovative solution that efficiently transports flower carts across its vast warehouse complex, effectively saving the equivalent of about 200 truck trips... View Details
- 21 Mar 2023
- Blog Post
Grundfos: Innovation & Inspiration for Sustainable Product Design
different companies we visited and the challenges they collectively face to meet planetary needs for decarbonization. Grundfos operations and climate targets Day three of the trip transported us from a focus on renewable energy and power... View Details
- 23 Sep 2024
- Blog Post
2024 Summer Internships in Business & Environment
and far less power and fresh water than other methods of extraction, Lithios is unlocking a responsible, domestic supply chain of one of the most critical raw materials for the energy transition. Brett's role prior to HBS was an Engineer... View Details
- 29 Feb 2024
- Blog Post
IFC India: JSW Steel and Cement and the Quest to Capture Carbon in Hard to Abate Sectors
could replicate the success achieved in renewable energy, with India set to increase its clean energy capacity from its current 157GW to 497GW by 2030, as well as in water treatment, with requirements for decentralized sewage systems in... View Details
- 01 Sep 2011
- News
Green Day
Issue Focus: Business and the Environment Issue Focus The Business and Environment Initiative at HBS The City Solution Water for Life Green Day Related Links HBS Business and Environment Initiative The Untold Story of 'Green'... View Details
- 09 Sep 2016
- News
MaiTai Global and Kiteboarding
water and fly. It's a very, three-dimensional sport. And it's just fulfilling, and exciting, and full of freedom. In the 2009 time frame, I went on a kite trip. I wanted to go kite the Western corner of Australia. And on that trip,... View Details